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05/17/2012 n00005494 LeadingAge New York Comments on Proposal for Dual Eligibles
    Comments on state's proposal to CMS for dual eligibles
04/26/2012 n00005475 Surprising Change in State’s Plan for Dual Eligibles
    Weekly meeting with DOH yields updates on FIDA and other MLTC issues.
04/23/2012 n00005471 LeadingAge New York Provides Comments to DOH on FIDA Proposal
    Recommendations and questions regarding dual eligibles demonstration.
04/16/2012 n00005462 The resource you are trying to access is a Member-only resource. Medicare Coding Instructions
    CMS clarifies policy for point of service (POS) code assignment.
04/16/2012 n00005461 The resource you are trying to access is a Member-only resource. Outcome of DAI Lawsuit
    Counsel provides overview of impacted adult home lawsuit outcome.
04/09/2012 n00005449 DOH Provides Guidance Regarding Annual Immunization Report
    Recording of webinar and related materials now available.
04/02/2012 n00005439 DRAFT Marketing Guidelines for Providers Regarding MLTC
    DOH provides guidelines for comments regarding service provider conduct.
03/26/2012 n00005431 Immunization Report Due by May 1
    ACFs, NHs and ADHC must report immunization efforts on HCS.
03/22/2012 n00005429 DAL Outlines Plan to Distribute EQUAL Funds to ACFs and ALs
    LeadingAge NY's advocacy results in distribution of past EQUAL funds.
03/09/2012 n00005421 Brookdale Center’s 2012 Benefits Checklist for Older Adults
    An overview of the most common benefits available for seniors in NY.
03/05/2012 n00005415 DOH OHEP Transportation Assistance Levels Changes
    Provides overview of TALs for ACF and NH evacuation plans.
03/05/2012 n00005413 LeadingAge NY Submits Comments on MLTC Consumer Documents
    Draft documents inform consumers about mandatory enrollment.
03/05/2012 n00005411 DOH MLTC Implementation Workgroup Meeting Overview
    LeadingAge NY advocates for ALP, learns about dual eligible demonstration.
02/17/2012 n00005391 Transportation Assistance Levels Webinar
    DOH OHEP conducts a Webinar for nursing homes and adult care facilities.
02/02/2012 n00005373 MLTC Plan Development in Your Region
    DOH has released a listing of MLTC plan applicants.
01/31/2012 n00005372 The resource you are trying to access is a Member-only resource. County-Level LTC Statistics
    The attached file compiles some key demographic, utilization and capacity data relevant to long term care providers.
01/09/2012 n00005343 DOH Posts 2011 ACF Census on HCS
    Census report due by Jan 31.
12/19/2011 n00005328 Home Care Registry Manual version 3
    DOH issues updated manual.
12/16/2011 n00005324 DOH Directive Regarding New Palliative Care Requirements
    Provider responsiblities to give information on palliative care.
12/13/2011 n00005315 Medicaid Redesign Team December 13 Meeting
    Presentation includes reccomendations to the Governor.
12/09/2011 n00005312 Consensus Recommendations on ALP Reform
    LeadingAge NY and other associations' recommendations to the MRT Affordable Housing Workgroup
12/05/2011 n00005309 The resource you are trying to access is a Member-only resource. LeadingAge NY Supplemental Recommendations to MRT Workgroup
    In addition to consensus reccomendations, LeadingAge offers additional ALP reform ideas.
12/02/2011 n00005307 The resource you are trying to access is a Member-only resource. Association Consensus Reccomendations to MRT Workgroup
    LeadingAge NY and other associations submit reccomendations on ALP redesign.
11/22/2011 n00005299 Managed Care Contracting Regional Meeting
    Dates and locations for FREE members only regional meetings.
11/22/2011 n00005298 Managed Care Contracting Regional Meeting Registration
    Registration form for free members-only regional meetings.
11/21/2011 n00005293 Minutes of MRT Affordable Housing Workgroup ALP Subcommittee Meeting
    Overview of subcommittee focused on ALP redesign.
11/17/2011 n00005290 ACF AL Third Party Architectural Certification FAQs
    DOH issues clarifications regarding new process.
11/15/2011 n00005285 Latest Version of DOH ALR Personal Data and Resident Evaluation
    DOH 4397
11/08/2011 n00005282 The resource you are trying to access is a Member-only resource. LeadingAge NY Recommendations for ALP Redesign
    Recommendations submitted to MRT subcommittee.
11/08/2011 n00005281 DOH Issues DAL Regarding SSI COLA for ACF Residents.
    DOH provides details about increase and notice to residents.
10/31/2011 n00005274 LeadingAge NY Letter to MRT Affordable Housing Workgroup
    Letter provides recommendations regarding assisted living and housing.
10/24/2011 n00005264 SSI Benefit Levels Chart for 2012
    SSI benefits to increase in 2012.
10/21/2011 n00005263 ALR Model Residency Agreement Changes
    DOH issues clarifications regarding residency agreement modifications.
10/21/2011 n00005262 Revised ACF Equivalency List
    DOH issues updated equivalency list.
10/21/2011 n00005260 DOH Issues Clarification Regarding 3122
    New law allows flexibility for ALRs and ACFs
10/21/2011 n00005259 Changes to ACF Part II Review
    DAL announces changes to expedite reviews
10/14/2011 n00005256 DOH Issues Glucose Monitoring Safety Reccomendations for ACFs
    NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene provides important reminders.
10/03/2011 n00005242 DOH Issues Cold Weather Advisory for ACFs
    DAL reminds ACFs of responsibilities
09/19/2011 n00005234 Updates on Various ACF and AL Issues
    DOH provides NYAHSA with updates and answers to policy questions.
09/14/2011 n00005232 New law allows streamlined paperwork for ACFs, ALRs.
    DAL outlines parameters of new law.
09/14/2011 n00005231 ACF Architectural Third Party Review DAL
    DOH announces new process for ACF and AL architectural review.
07/15/2011 n00005178 The resource you are trying to access is a Member-only resource. Proposal to Expand the Role of the Nurse in ACF and AL Settings
    Proposal for member review and comment.
07/07/2011 n00005172 ACF financial report activated on HCS.
    DOH issues DAL regarding activation of financial report.
06/29/2011 n00005165 The resource you are trying to access is a Member-only resource. Resources to Help Prepare for ACF or ALP Survey
    DOH survey checklists can be a tool for quality assurance.
06/20/2011 n00005156 HCS Guidance Tool for ACFs
    Tool to assist ACF and AL providers in using the HCS.
06/13/2011 n00005151 DOH Issues Annual Hot Weather Advisory for ACFs
    DAL issues expectations and resources for operators to protect residents.
05/23/2011 n00005133 DOH Issues DAL Regaring Renewals of Operating Certificates
    Forms online for ACFs and ALRs
01/28/2008 n00001742 DOH Issues DALs for ALPs on Medicaid Billing & PRI Completion
    DOH issues two new DALs for ALP providers.
01/28/2008 n00001741 NYAHSA’s Response to Revised Proposed ALR Regulations
    NYAHSA provides members with final copy of response to proposed ALR regulations.
01/28/2008 n00001740 Member Input Needed on Proposed Form for ALR Residents
    Provide NYAHSA with comments on abbreviated medical assessment form by February 4th.
01/25/2008 n00001730 DOH Announces Temporary Moratorium on New LHCSAs
    DOH issues moratorium on new LHCSAs until end of 2008.
01/23/2008 n00001724 Member Input Needed on Draft ALR Regulation Comments
    NYAHSA seeks member input on draft ALR regulation comments.
01/23/2008 n00001723 DOH Posts ACF Cold Weather Advisory on HPN
    DAL posts cold weather advisory on HPN.
01/23/2008 n00001722 DOH Posts QUIP Application on HPN for ACFs
    DAL announces availability of QUIP funding for ACFs.
01/23/2008 n00001717 Input Requested on Definition of Independent Senior Housing
    Member input sought on "independent senior housing" definition in ALR regulations
01/22/2008 n00001716 Initial Summary of 2008-09 Executive Budget Proposal
    Initial details on LTC and housing proposals in the 2008-09 Executive Budget.
01/07/2008 n00001684 Q & A’s Regarding Hospice Residence RFA
    Q and A's for Hospice Residence demonstration on HPN.
01/07/2008 n00001682 ACF Census Report Due by January 31
    DAL provides ACF Annual Census Report
01/02/2008 n00001675 Proposed ALR Regulations Issued
    NYAHSA analyzes revised ALR regulations and schedules conference calls.
12/26/2007 n00001666 Proposed ALR Regulations Issued
    DOH re-issues ALR regulations for second round of public comment, conference call scheduled for January 10th.
12/26/2007 n00001665 DOH Requests Providers Complete Survey Regarding Governing Body by January 15
    Governing body survey on HPN must be completed by January 15.
12/11/2007 n00001642 Talking Points on Report on Payments to Home Health Providers
    NYAHSA provides talking points in response to state Comptroller's report on Medicaid payments to home health providers.
12/11/2007 n00001640 NYAHSA’s Response to DOH’s Proposed ALR Aide Training Requirements
    NYAHSA issues response to DOH's proposed ALR aide training requirements.
12/11/2007 n00001636 DAL Announces Change in Do Not Refer List
    DAL announces change in Do Not Refer List updates and enforcement action for ACF providers without HPN accounts.
12/10/2007 n00001629 DOH Clarifies Answer Regarding ALP Application Process
    DOH clarifies answer given regarding ALP application process.
12/03/2007 n00001620 Comments on ALR Aide Training for Member Review
    Comments on DOH's proposed ALR aide training for review.
11/28/2007 n00001611 DOH Issues DAL Announcing SSI COLA Increase
    DOH announces SSI cost-of-living adjustments for ACF residents.
11/21/2007 n00001604 DOH ACF/Assisted Living Quarterly Meeting Summary
    Updates on adult care facility and assisted living issues.
11/19/2007 n00001597 Draft ALR Aide Training Requirements for Your Review and Comment
    DOH requests NYAHSA's input on proposed revised training requirements for ALR staff.
11/09/2007 n00001582 NYAHSA Meeting with OMIG
    NYAHSA meets with the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General.
11/09/2007 n00001567 Some clarification provided on ALP billing issue
    Some clarification provided on ALP billing issue.
11/05/2007 n00001524 DOH Issues Additional DAL to ACFs on TB Testing
    DAL addresses additional TB screening questions for ACF residents and employees.
10/24/2007 n00001447 NYAHSA Discusses Telehealth Rates with DOH
    NYAHSA meets with DOH on Medicaid telehealth rates.
10/17/2007 n00001432 NYAHSA Provides DOH with Comments
    NYAHSA gives DOH suggestions on how to refine ALR forms.
10/15/2007 n00001390 DOH Issues DAL Regarding New Oxygen Compressor Equivalency and Clarifications on General Equivalency Procedures
    DOH informs ACFs of new equivalency and clarifies equivalencies processes.
10/10/2007 n00001353 False Claims Act Regulations
    State adopts regulations to implement the false claims act.
10/09/2007 n00001352 DOH States Providers Should be Accessing the HPN Daily
    DOH enforcing policy on routine HPN access.
10/03/2007 n00001087 Member Input Sought on NYAHSA’s 2008 Policy Priorities
    NYAHSA seeks member input on its 2008 public policy agenda.
09/28/2007 n00001090 DOH Solicits Applications for Assisted Living Program (ALP) Beds
    DOH solicits applications for Assisted Living Program (ALP) beds designated in budget.
09/26/2007 n00001092 DOH Revises ALR Medical Evaluation and Pre-Admission Evaluation Forms
   
09/14/2007 n00000631 Member Feedback Needed on Home Health Registry Proposal
    Input needed on proposal to create a registry for home health aides.
09/13/2007 n00000632 The resource you are trying to access is a Member-only resource. Scoop on Staffing
    NYAHSA to Provide Nurse Executive Education Program
09/10/2007 n00000763 Money Follows the Person
    NYAHSA recommends benchmarks for Money Follows the Person demonstration.
09/05/2007 n00000698 The NYAHSA Center Meets With Key NYSOFA Staff
    The NYAHSA Center meets with NYSOFA to discuss a housing and supportive services agenda.
09/05/2007 n00000638 The NYAHSA Center Fall Regional Meeting Agendas and Directions
    Information regarding NYAHSA's Center fall regional meetings.
08/31/2007 n00000635 Member input needed for benchmarks for Money Follows the Person demonstration.
    Member input needed for benchmarks for Money Follows the Person demonstration.
08/29/2007 n00001070 September 6 ALP Issue Forum Conference Call Information
    Agenda, call-in information for Assisted Living Program Issue Forum conference call announced.
08/28/2007 n00000644 DOH Issues DAL Regarding Immunization Annual Report
    DOH DAL Says Immunization Report, Which Was Due in May, Can be Submitted Electronically.
08/22/2007 n00000703 Member Input Needed on Workforce Collaboration
    Member input needed on workforce strategies.
08/15/2007 n00000702 DOH Adult Care Facility/Assisted Living Quarterly Meeting Summary
    Overview of ACF/assisted living quarterly meeting with DOH.
08/10/2007 n00000701 CQCAPD Report Raises Questions about ALP Programs
    CQCAPD issues report that suggests inappropriate practices in ALP programs.
08/09/2007 n00000634 NYAHSA attends first Money Follows the Person work group meeting.
    NYAHSA attends first Money Follows the Person work group meeting.
08/03/2007 n00000700 ALP Application Process
    DOH releases Q & A document regarding application process for Assisted Living Program beds.
08/03/2007 n00000699 Proposed Interpretive Guidelines for Dietary Consultant for Member Review
    ACF member feedback needed on proposed interpretive guidelines for dietary consultant role.
08/01/2007 n00000697 Notice of Availability of State Funding Through OCFS
    State monies available through OCFS for not-for-profit organizations.
07/31/2007 n00000696 ALP Issue Forum Conference Call
    Assisted Living Program Issue Forum conference call scheduled for September 6.
07/27/2007 n00000695 CMS Briefing on Post-Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration
    CMS briefs providers on post-acute care payment reform demonstration.
07/17/2007 n00000694 DOH Outlines ACF Case Management Requirements
    New DOH DAL gives guidance on ACF case manager role and resident use of ambulette services.
07/17/2007 n00000693 Senate Passes Critical IDA Extender Bill
    Senate passes critical IDA reauthorization bill for financing senior facilities.
07/17/2007 n00000692 Feedback Requested on Dietician/Diet Technician Role in ACFs
    NYAHSA seeks input on role of dietician in ACFs, developing guidelines.
07/11/2007 n00000691 ACF Regulations and Affordability to be Discussed at August 2 Task Force Meeting
    Member input requested for August 2 ACFs and ALRs Task Force meeting.
07/10/2007 n00000690 CDC Issues Guideline for Isolation Precautions
    CDC provides updated guideline for isolation precautions.
07/06/2007 n00000689 DOH Extends Deadline for Questions Related to ALP RFA
    DOH extends deadline for questions related to Assisted Living Program RFA to July 19.
07/05/2007 n00000688 DOH Solicits Applications for Assisted Living Program (ALP) Beds
    DOH solicits applications for Assisted Living Program (ALP) beds.
07/05/2007 n00000687 NYSOFA Posts Q & A’s Related to Social Adult Day Funding RFA
    NYSOFA posts Questions and Answers related to social adult day RFA.
06/25/2007 n00000686 Office of Inspector General Audit Sheds Light on ALP Billing Issue
    OIG audit sheds light on important ALP Medicaid billing issue.
06/22/2007 n00000685 DOH seeks input on individuals who are difficult to place or transition.
    DOH seeks input on individuals who are difficult to place or transition.
06/19/2007 n00000684 DOH Adult Care Facility Quarterly Meeting Summary
    Overview of ACF quarterly meeting with DOH.
06/15/2007 n00000683 Retention Standards Waivers Option Reinstated With Modifications
    DOH makes retention standards waiver an option again, with conditions.
06/15/2007 n00000682 DOH Issues Hot Weather Advisory Letter>
    DOH reminds ACF operators to take certain precautions during hot weather months.
06/14/2007 n00000681 NYSOFA Issues RFA for Social Adult Day Services Program Funding
    NYSOFA requests applications for Social Adult Day Services Program funds.
06/12/2007 n00000680 NYAHSA Seeks Nominees for Task Force on Real Estate Taxes
    NYAHSA Seeks Nominees for Task Force on Real Estate Taxes
06/04/2007 n00000679 ALR Public Comment DAL
    ALR Public Comment DAL
12/29/2006 n00001101 ACF Annual Census Report Due January 15, 2007
    DAL provides ACF Annual Census Report
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